Wimbledon champ carried gift from confirmation sponsor to each match
She was confirmed this spring and opens her gift daily to keep her connected to her faith.
Feast of St. Martha
(CNA) — “Jesus loved Martha, and her sister Mary, and Lazarus” (Jn 11:5).
Feast of St. Giustino de Jacobis
Considered the Apostle of Ethiopia and Eritrea, Giustino de Jacobis was born in San Fele, Italy, Oct. 9, 1800, and discerned a call to be a missionary priest.
Rome police chaplain recalls slain officer’s life of service
His life of service wasn't just in a blue uniform. It extended to charity work through the Knights of Malta.
Cupich: ‘Never forget’ policies that led to Holocaust began with words
These lessons from history must be recalled today when many in society target immigrants, refugees and various groups of people as "the other."
Once imprisoned, Chinese woman now guides others to the Catholic faith
Others can try to take away or scare away the practice of the faith, but that's where private prayer triumphs as this woman proved.
Holy and Healthy Priests
We come now to the sixth and final column of this series addressing the recent scandals that have so hurt the Church.
OK Archbishop: Blessed Stanley Rother’s influence remains strong in Guatemala
SOLOLÁ, Guatemala (CNA) — There’s a black and white photo that holds a special meaning for those familiar with Blessed Stanley Rother — the farm-raised Oklahoma priest who gave his life for the faith 38 years ago while serving the poor in Central America.
Hush hour: Spirituality of silence is a journey toward God, priest says
"Christian silence" is not about seeking a sense of emptiness or nothingness, but "is about presence. It is an encounter with Jesus," he said.
Fire destroys ‘treasured’ historic Texas Catholic church
WESTPHALIA, Texas (CNS) — The Church of the Visitation in Westphalia, a nearly 125-year-old wooden church with bell towers on each side, burned to the ground July 29.
